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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

Justice at Last.
The Case of Cluverius.

With the scere at Richmond on Friday
nal case in the history of Virginia. For
nearly two years it has claimed public at
tention. Column after column has feen
tilled with facts. theories, speculations and
clamor concerning it, and when the end
came tile mystery Still remained. That
She accused was gully of completely in
the murder, was more than probable from
the evidence addnced. That his guilt was
i,roveB beyond reasonable doubt, few I'M
biased readers of the testimony will adj
NIT. From the very outset his position
was periloIs. lie had been tried and con-
demned before a jury was impanneled. The
assumption Of innocence until the contra
ry is established was dtnied him. The
privilege Of presenting his cause before an
impartial jaiy WAS not permitted. The
blood money of the detectives had to lie
paid the sensational clamor of newspa-
pers had to be justified; the infamed pas
sions of the populace demanded victim.
Hang HIM hang him. y was the cry from
the first. II penetrated the halls of Jas
fice it rang in the ears Of the jury it per
vaded the very air they breathed. Guilty
sie may have been, ard doubtless was, but
his execution was not the rtsalt of the I'M
influenced DIT termination of twelve of bis
peers, from tie testimony prcdnced before
them. lie died not because be was proven
a murderer, under the we'll established
rules of criminal evidence. but in obedi-
dience to clanor for his blood, that wonld
be satisfied with nothing less. The heart
less demonstrations as he moul t d the
scaffold. the merchandise made of tie liz
strumei t. of his execution. were a ftting
termination TO trial ard conviction, the
like Of which we trust will never again
blacken The records of Virginia.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

The people of Southwest Virginia are
becoming fully alive to the advantages
which nature has given them. The min.
eral wealth which they possess is attract
ingattention from all parts of the country,
and they are taking hand in the enter
prises which are destined to develop and
utilize it. The people Of Bristol will do
nate $4,000 to the first person or firm that
will erect a hundred ton furnace at that
place. That is inducement more from the
spirit itmanifsNs on the part of the citi-
zens than the pecuniary consideration.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

"The plays the thing,
And equally true is it that DR.. Pierce IS
Pleasant Purgative Pellets lthe origi-
nal Little Liver Pills. are the most effect
ual means that can be used to reached the
seat of disease, cleansing the bowels and
system. and assisting nature in her re-
cuperatiye work. BY druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

Gen. w. B. Hazen, chief of the Signal
service bureau. died in Washington on
Sunday evening last, of diabetes, aged e.
years. He had suffered from the disease
for long time. but of late be appeared to
be in fair health. until taking severe
cold at the Presidents New Years enter.
tainment, he grew worse until death en-
sued. He was a distinguished officer of
the army, and had been in charge of the
signal service since 1880. His scientific
knowledge was extensive, and his services
to the country In that department have
been very valuable.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20
Any Small Boy, with a Stick.

80 13o'11 )" 1D1I o
can kill a tiger,-lf the tiger happens to
be found when only a little cub. So con-
sumption, that deadliest and most feared
of diseases, in this country, can assuredly
be conquered and destroyed if Dr. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery be employed
early.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

Hon. G. B. Farwell has been nominated
by the Republican caucus of the Illinois
Legislature, to succeed Gen. John A. Lo.
gan, in the United States Senate from that
State.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

The s'Fayorite Prescription of DR.
Pierce cures female weaknessn and kin
dred affections. BY druggists.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

The Wing, referring to the Indiana mud
die, says: The whole trouble began in the
nomination and election of Lieutenant
Governor by the Republicans in absolute
violation of law.'a That is cool, after a
knowledge Of the facts, which the Wing
must have. The Democrats declared
there was yacancy-the Democratic Gov
ernor and the Democratic Attorney Gen
eral said so-the Democratic State Con-
vention nominated a candidate to fill it
the party made canvass for the position
and voted for their candidate. But the
rub came in, when the Republicans had
more votes than they did, and elected a
Republican LieuteAant Governor. Then
it was that the Democrats began to howl
that there was no vacancy. The election
of Republican interfosed with their
plans. Gov, Gray was to be chosen United
States Senator, and he was to be succeeded
by the Democratic candidate for Lieuten-
ant Governor. They never dreamed Of de-
feat. They regarded the Legislature and
the State officers safe. But the people de-
cided otherwise, and when they found their
scheme had failed, they put up the plea
that the election for Lieutenant Governor
was Illegal The matter was taken to the
Democratic Supreme Court, and by unan.
imous opinion, that body decided that the
election was legal and the Republican can
didate, Robinson, had been elected Lieu
tenant Governor of the State. That is
brief history of the case. We suppose
the illegality of the election was based
on the fact that the Republicans had
elected the Lieutenant Governor. and that
was the deliberate violation of the laws
The Whig says as much, and hence its
tears.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

herewith express my grateful acknowledge
ments to our many customers for their long
orally given and wish each one to feet that
that they have, in their measure, contributed
to the business prosperity the house now en-
joys.
you Will continue to them the same hearty
support which you have given me.
Hn6-3t G. w, HUNTER.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

d ACK AGAIN.
opened ~ ~
NEAT STORE, on NEW STREET.
on hand the choicest Fresh and Cured
Meats, which he will sell at the lowest cash
p r,ana ne solieits the PATRONAGE OF his old
promptly attended, and meats delivered at the
re iidence of his customers.
Staunton, Jan. IL.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

II ISSOLUTIoN.-Th CO. partnership hereto
IL fore existing between G. w. Hunter and
G. w. Warden, under the firm name of Hunter
q Co., is this day dissolved by mutual consent,
G. w. Hunter having sold his entire interest IN
said concern.
The Book and Stationery business at No. T..
East Main ST., stanton, Va, will hereafter pc
conducted under the firm name of WARDEN
4 co. who have assumed all the liabilities of
Hunter & Co. (Hunter & Warden} and will col
lect all accounts due said firm.
Dist Dec, 1886. G. w. WARDEN.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20
IO-PARTNERSHIP-

"
The undersigned having formed co-partner-
ship under the nam and syle of TAlIIEY &
KOINER, and purchased the stock of w. Il.
Talley, at Koiner's Store. respectfully announ-
ee that they will conduct the General Merchan
disc business at the old stand, ana solicit a con-
tinuanee of the liberal patronage extended
their predecessor. They have purchased a large
addition to the stock and will sell at lowest
cash prices. All kinds of country produce
! w. r. TALLEY.
C. A. KOINER.
NOTICE-Havfng sold the stock, etc. of my
store at Koiner's store, to Talley & Koiner, I
respectfully ask all knowing themselves in
debted to me to call and settle, as the Old bust
ness must be closed up at once. Thanking my
friends and patrons for the generous support
extended me, and asking that the favor be cons
tin ued to the new firm.
Respectfully,
w. R. TALLEY.
Jan 1895
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20
DERsoNs WISHING TO MAKE MONEY
STOCKS, GRAIN. PROVISIONS

M
STOCKS, GRAIN. PROVISIONS
AND OIL,
Should investigate LAURIE Il Co.'s system-of
dealing in small or large lots on one per cent.
cash margins.
Ten Dollars WILL for example, cover ten 500
Shares, or 1000 bushels of GRAIN Explanatory
Pamphlet Free.
QUOTATIONS WIRED.
R9-Orders and Margins received by Telegram
or Mail.
LAURIE & CO..
STOCK BROKERS,
Also Dealers in Foreign Exchan1e
500 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
s'The members of the firm are gentlemen
of experience aud high standing in the Grain
and stock Commission business. land among
their references are a number of the leading
banks. "-Neao rorls Commercial Neaos
i"They nave stainless business record and
their bona Hdes are indisputable. The repu-
tatlon OF the nrm Is such, that parties can rest
assured OF receiving their profits the moment
they are made. no matter what the amount
may be.'s--Neao YORK Eueniag telegram Il-l3- 3m
VIII GUARANTEE OUR
WATER WHITE 100 OIL
the best in the market.
W. NJ. Na1ay &BRo.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20
STAUNTOM. VA


Lovingston is to be a money order oe;oo
after July l, 1887.
Col j. B Peyton has beer upanimous,,,
elected clerk Of The House of DELEGATES -
West Virginia -
SILVER ore his been discovered on Rack
efeek boietouit county. and it is now h.
ing analyzed to test its quality.
& Hon. j. r Tucker is mentioned a. tho
possible successor Of Judge Carter on The
District OF Columbia Bench.
Hon. Joe Hawiey has been unauimous,v
|''ominated by the Republicans of the Con.
. 3, Legislature 10 succeed himself ia
ehe Emitted Stats sen4;s
Her. John S. Wise sass lie Is 80 ~
IN. Inn sherman for President in 1855 sns t
, ,,h a0lk Tor his nomination by the Ia Ia /
publican National Convention, ''s ne b
Inc strike at Newport News has .oo. L
|I, sss.assoFlly settled and all the str,
ass, y, went to wolk last Fr.
sai' Tbs troops returned to
AIRS. Ifarler, wife of c.
e. of the Chesapeake IKE
Zee at Charlottes- day,
Fegracted illp~ nichmon
Fl sever pit. 3. w. II;
|tenus and Ohio Railw;
lille on The 10th, afte
SIS Size leaves husba
i little children and ma
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

Rev. DIR. Hatcher, the spiritual adviser of
Cluveriua, in ap Interview Friday evening,
gave what occurred between himself and the
prisoner Just before the latter walked to the
scafold. He thanked the doctor for his kind
ness, and desired him to give his love to all
those at home, Dir. Hatcher. who occupied the
confidential relationship of spiritual adviser,
expresses it as his opinion that Cluveriuss SEN
tence ought to have been committed to i'm
was placed in o handsome rosewood casIset
Friday evening, and Saturday morning was
carried to the house of Mrs. Tunstall, in King
and Queen county, and buried in the old family
battle-ground there Those who looked upon
the dead body at tho nndertaker's say the face
looked quite natural.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20
THE CURIOUS CROWD.


For hours before the execution the
houses, treetops and every other available
place of elevation was crowded with those
curious to catch glimpse Of the prisoner,
On the arms of telegraph pole, which of.
fered place from which the scaffold could
be seen, four or five boys and men were
perched.
Thursday night. about one O'Clock. a
well known gentleman called upon Govern
or Lee with message from Cluyerips to
the effect that he tthe condemned) would
send young lady to the Governor FRIDAY.
who would testify that she was at the Mo,
Fart Hall with Clnveriug on the night of
the tragedy. provided the name Of the LADY,
would be kept from the public. She would
be accompanied, Cluverius said, by her
mother. who would substantiate her testi-
mony. The Governor answered that he
would be very glad indeed to bear the la.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

or the watch key, which played such an
important part in this case, he says: My
solemn declaration, in the light of eternity
is that this watch key which has been call
ed the pivotal evidence in the case, and
which seems to have had so much weight
with the Governor in deciding him against
executive interference, was never mine,
and was never seen by me until this trial
began
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

The only baggage which the travelerhad With
her was a bag containing few articles of cloth
ing, and hand satchel. IN which it is believed
we're all the prisoners letters. On the morning
of her arrival, Lillian ate breakfast In her room,
and soon after partaking of this meal received
q note by the hands of q messenger, the con-
tents of which were never known. She prompt
" sent this reply: II will be there soon as pos
sible. SO do wait for me-" This was penelsd on
scrap Of paper a rs! the engglopes which en-
senneT failed to find the man from whom LII
FAM note to which twas a reply had been re-
cefyed. The note was returned and handed to
the clerk of The hotel. He kept it for a short
time but as the writer had disappeared without
paving her board BILL 1t was finally torn up,
hnd the onlents net iuraisslhiagany clue to her
signed 10 the waste basket. Then these were
found when the dead body of a strange woman
was discovered intbe reservoir On Saturday,
March 18th, the pieees were carefully put to-
g-tber, and the address on the envelope was
With diiIiculty deciphered. The name was an
uncommon one.
AT Ii O clock Miss Madison went out of the
hotel, met Cluverius it Is supposed, and the Two
crossed the bridge to Belle Isle. where they
were seen and identified by yorkmen there
These works are secluded. and but rarely visited
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

lFglSldbIOu I'D 10 destroy ~ anu LuuS III
vited the Federal Courts to interfere to
protect the rights of the creditors which
were denied. and maintain the sanctity of
contract, which had been violated. That
the whole legislation of the Republicans
was within the purview of the Constitution,
and therefore valid, and that the whole leg
islation of the Democrats was in violation
of demonstration and therefore null and
void. And it further demonstrates the
fact that the Democratic party, and the
Democratic party alone, is responsible for
the present deplorable condition of the
State, which jeopardizes the public
schools, the charitable institutions and
the operations of government itself, and
opens the treasury to the inflow of cou-
pons without legal let or hindrance. And
that the Democratic party is responsible
for the costly yet fruitless litigation,
which is monopolizing the courts, growing
out of its own ill-digested and reck-
less laws to nnllify the decisions of the
Supreme Court of the United States,
which costs the people have to pay, while
the insane politicians who are responsible
for these wrongs and expressions go scot
free. Let the people remember these things
keep them fresh in their memories. and
whenth time comes to square accounts
with the party and the men who have
brought about this condition, speak their
conviction with such emphasis that it can
not and will not be misunderstood.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

Speaking Of his presence in Richmond
ON The day and night Of the death of Miss
Madison, Cluverius says II have nothing
to confess. did not see f. L. Madison
during the day and the night of the 18th
of March. That is all the confession |
hauo RI n, akn
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-01-20

NdS. uC Sdi4C LCSloldtulN, Ou Viz A1ua
of January, 1882. passed coupon killer No,
|, and on the 26th of the same month,
coupon killer No. 2. The objects OF these
acts was to give specific remedies to the
bondholders to prove the genuineness of
their coupons and to make them available,
in place of the writ of naaadanaats and 9th
er legal remedies before existing. which
were declared not to be applicable in cou-
pom cases. They did not force the bond
holders to fund their old bonds. nor did
they refuse to receive coupons in payment
of any taxes, debts, or demands due tae
State. They did not interfere in any way
with the obligation of tho contract as
embraced in the bonds and coupons issued
under the funding bill of 1871, but only
required the coupon-holders to prove the
coupons to be genuine. These acts were
so carefully drawn up with regard to the
rights, both of the State and the bondhold-
ers, that the Supreme Court of the United
States, in the celebrated case of Anteni
against Greenhow, in October 1882, declared
that coupon killer No. l, which came I'M
der review in that case. was valid and con.
stitutional, because it furnished the bond
holder an economic and efficacious reme-
dy for the enforcement of his contract
with the State. If this law had not been
disturbed it would have amply protected
the State and all her interests, and the
bondholder would have been compelled
to submit to it as his only remedy, because
the Supreme Court had declared it to be
constitutional. i remained und;sturbed
from its passage in 1882 until l8S3-S4.
when the Democrats came into power and
the Legislature of that term passed acts
which virtually destroyed its vitality. The
remedy provided in coupon killer No. ]
required the coupon holder to bring his
suit in the Slate courts, and there was
no reason, as there was no right, for
him to sue IN the Federal courts, and
we do not think any suit was brought
in Federal court during the time it re-
Wichita eagle., 1887-11-09
How Queen Natalie Saved Delsrade.


Queen Natalie. of Servia, who has separated
from her husband on account Of domestic
troubles, has been known as the most bcauti-
fGl woman III Seryia while her husband.
King Milan, comes near to ranking as the
homeiiest person in the kingdom. The i'll
matched couple were married on Oct. II.
1910, and have but one child, the Prince
Royal Alexander, who was born on Aug. Il,
1876. 1t was i'll consequence of Ler intimate
relations VITA Count Rudolph Won kheven-
huller, the Austrian minister, that Belgrade
was saved a year and half ago, when tie
bulgarian troops were marching On tho
capital
Austria had refused aid to King Milan, but
the too susceptible envoy was Summoned to
the rescue, and the following morning early
found him III tie Blu! 5arian camp. There hs
verbally informed Prince Alexander that if
he continued his march on Belgrade an Aus
trian army would enter that city at his heels.
Taking into consideration The high diplomatic
rank held by the minister and tie official
nature OF The communication, the prince had
no reason to doubt Its authenticity. Accord
lng,y Prince Alexander brought his VIC
toriouS army to j halt and Withdrew from
Servlan territory, creating thereby the most
intense surprise. The whole Of the European
press was plystified about the matter, and the
most outlandlsh reasons were given for Prince
AlexandeT's course of action IL was only
when too late that the latter discovered that
Count AhevenhaLer had not only been With
out the slightest authority to make any such
kind of communication IS he had delivered,
but that be had even acted in direct opposi-
tioI 10 the instructions and wishes OF the
Austrian foreign Office III SO doing. Chicago
Herald
Wichita eagle., 1887-11-09

Too many foot stools in parlors ara reSpcn-
sible for many tip ups and much suppressed
..uIanity
Wichita eagle., 1887-11-09

An exceedingly novel and curious PROPOSE
ton Las just been made by II. Camille Flam-
marion, the well known French scientific
writer, which is much commented on by the
/ foreign press. He desires to preserve into
national peace BY g plan that would ut the
same time, be asserts, enlarge the sum Of hui
man knowledge regarding the interior struct-
ure OF uhe earth. In order 20 do this he pro
poses chat the European governments unite,
turn all their military forces into miners and
their weapons into pichaxes and other mining
tools. AT some suitable place he would set
all 10 work making Il vast excavation miles
il depti."
Ignoring or overlooking the generally ac-
cepted theory that the farther we proceed
toward the center Of the earth the higher we
shall find the temperature, and that, accord
ing to some writers, the outer crust Of the
globe j. but ten miles III thickness, ct which
depth ne heat is SO intense that the earth is
III g state OF flCidity, u. Fla!amarion would
dug down TIL lie reached to central fire. or
the center OF the globe. In this way, ne
nlaintoins, positive knowledge Of the struct-
ural for1na, Gu Of the earthS interior would
be obtained, while peace would be Tor TIE
time maintained, ''for the nations would
neither AgGt Ecr fear each other while all
their armies We're underground, the soldiers in
the mines would +orsc5 JAe arts OF war, and
the nations, discovering the vast progress
made without wars, would raise no more
great armies" The plan is certainly an in
genious one, but its ahsUrdity is SO obvious
rhaJ We can only wonder how a man so emf
nent in scientific researches could for n mo-
msnt consider it as possible. Les.ie's,
Wichita eagle., 1887-11-09
NEW Works TABLE O'HOTE.
A Feature Of metropolitan Life-A Spice

A Feature Of metropolitan Life-A Spice
of Observation-Disclosures.
There are in New York city over hundred
tables dhote well known TO men about town,
besides at least another hundred of out of the
way resorts which have their special custom
ers. At low estimate, 100000 persons q
week dine at these places. They ara not the
same persons all the year round. The patrons
of a table d'hote vary as greatly as the guests
at hotel. Each place has its habitues, who
correspond to the regular boarders. For them
tables or chairs are reserved, and they have
the privilege OF a chat after dinner with the
proprietor or the walters Some Of them pay
by the week. Some send in their own wines
All classes are represented at the tables
hote Men and women, from clerks and
! saleSwomen to actors and singers. vino live
in furnished rooms dine better at tables d'hote
than at boarding houses and cheaper than,at
restaurants Clubmen like to vary their ex
| periences and spare their purses by occasion
ally dining without the trouble Of ordering
the dishes. Housekeepers seek a change from
the monotony Of hot roast beef one day, cold
roast beef the next and roast beef pie to fol-
low There is spice Of Bohemianisnl about
a table d'hote which most young men affect
II is q rule in many families 10 dine out one
day in the week, 10 give the servants rest,
and the table d'hote teaches culinary lessons
TO housekeepers.
To make out directory Of the tables dnote
would be difficult. Most of the proprietors
are too tinIid 10 advertise. Their advertise
ments might draw q crowd, and Il crowd
would brighten away their regular customers
Some OF them put modest sign out, or have
cards printed for distribution at clubs and
stores, but these are generally places at which
q bar is licensed. AS rule it is considered
bad form to make table dbote too public
" hen the men who dine at tables d'hOte
every day discover first rate establishment
they guard the secret carefully, inviting only
tried and .rusty friends 10 share their good
fortune.
At genuine table d'hote ali the diners sit
down together, at fixed hour, and a meal is
served TO all of them at once. This is the
style Of the French and Swiss hotels and OF
the English ordinary. There are very few of
such establishments in New York The usual
table d'hotc here is "a dinner, at fizet' price,
served to all Corners between and o'clock
D. II. 1t is 4 restaurant dinner ordered for
you by the proprietor. The real table dhote
is more like a family meal.
The requisites OF a successful table dhote
are good cooking, a cheap price and drinla-
bic wine An accessible locality might seem
essential, but the tables d'hote are scattered
from Harlem TO the Battery.